The Uuiversits Musical Society of The University of Miuhigan

Presents

The Modern Jazz Quartet

JOHN LEWIS, Piano MILT JACKSON, Vibraharp PERCY HEATH, Bass CONNIE KAY, Drums

THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 15, 1973, AT 8:00 POWER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN

PROGRAM

Monterey Mist MILT JACKSON Dedicated to the world-famous Monterey Jazz Festival.

Misty Roses TIM HARDIN An unusually fme lyrical piece by the young American pop songwriter that lends itself to jazz.

True Blues MILT JACKSON A piece exhibiting deep and great jazz improvisatory possibilities

Romance JOHN LEWIS A composition originally created for tbe film score of "Kemek" and used as a display piece for the lyric virtuoso talents of Milt Jackson.

Valeria JOHN LEWIS Originally created for the film score of "Una Storia Milanese," its title is the name of the principal female character.

In Memoriam JOHN LEWIS A composition for symphony orchestra and the MJQ, and here played in transcription. The piece is dedicated to the many great musicians of our generation who have passed on.

The Legendary Profile MILT JACKSON The title selection from a most recent MJQ album and expressing the legendary character of the MJQ.

INTERMISSION Atlantic R ecords

Eighth Program Third Annual Choice Series, Power Center Complete Program 385 1 The Jasmin Tree JOHN LEWIS Created for a documentary about the people of the Moroccan Sahara.

Prelude No.8 from The Well-Tempered Clavichord J. S. BACH A transcription, arrangement, composition by John Lewis.

The Walkin' Stomp JOHN LEWIS Dedicated to the way people of the West Indies "walk," "talk," and "dance" in their festivals.

Willow Weep for Me ANN RONNEL A great lyrical standard that is a favorite of the MJQ.

"Cantilena" from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 REITOR VILLA-LoBOS One of a group of marvelous pieces dedicated to J. S. Bach by the great Brazilian composer.

Summertime GEORGE GERSHWIN From the folk opera Porgy and Bess.

The "Little" Fugue in D minor J. S. BACH- JOHN LEWIS

Adagio from the guitar Concierto de Aranjuez JOAQUIN RODRIGO A transcription of this popular work created for the MJQ by John Lewis.

Bags' Groove MILT JACKSON One of the oldest and most popular pieces created by the MJQ.

COMING EVENTS

MARTINA ARROYO, Soprano Monday, 8:30, November 19 Songs by Stradella, Gluck, Handel, Faure, de Falla NARCISO YEPES, Guitarist Wednesday, 8:30, November 28 HANDEL'S "MESSIAH" Friday, 8:30, November 30; Saturday, 8:30, December 1; Sunday, 2:30, December 2 For over ninety years, the University Choral Union has presented the "Messiah" in celebration of the Christmas season. Donald Bryant conducts the 350-voice chorus, members of the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra, and soloists RUTH FALCON, soprano, MURlEL GREENSPON, contralto, JOHN SANDOR, tenor, and SAVERIO BARBIERI, bass. KRASNAYARSK SIBERIAN DANCERS Saturday, 3:00 and 8:00, December 1 ALL-BRUBECK CONCERT . . Thursday, 8:30, January 17 "Two Generations of Brubeck": Dave Brubeck and sons, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Festival Chorus, New Heavenly Blue rock group, Erich Kunzel and Don Th. Jaeger, con­ ductors, featuring the cantata "Truth." LASALLE STRING QUARTET Sunday, 2 :30, January 20 Schonberg: Quartet No. 4; Mozart: Quartet in D minor, K. 421; Verdi: Quartet in E minor. WARSAW PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Sunday, 2:30, January 27 WITOLD ROWICKI, Conductor; STEFANIA WOYTOWICZ, Soprano Szymanowski: Concert Overture, Op. 12; Britten: Illuminations, Op. 14; Boguslawski: Capriccioso notturno; Stravinsky: "Petrouchka"

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